Dark Souls III Design Works (Japanese Edition)

Dark Souls III Design Works (Japanese Edition)

Series: Dark Souls

Japanese title: DARK SOULS

Release date: 2017-03-31

The official design works book for Dark Souls III, fully supervised by FromSoftware and published in Japan by KADOKAWA. It also includes art from the DLC Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City.

An English edition was published by UDON Entertainment. This page is for the original Japanese edition. The book is mostly artwork, so it can be enjoyed without reading Japanese; the text in it is in Japanese.

If you want the Japanese printing, buying it new from Amazon.co.jp is simpler than looking for a resale copy.

UDON Entertainment’s English edition, Dark Souls III: Design Works, is a hardcover with 336 pages, the same page count as this book.

What's included

  • Package CG art
  • Concept art of maps, enemies and NPCs
  • Weapon, armor and inventory item art
  • Art from the DLC Ashes of Ariandel and The Ringed City
  • 336 pages, 21.8 x 30.5 cm (about 8.6 x 12.0 in), 3 cm thick

Availability outlook

This is a regular release, not a limited edition.

Where to buy

Title on Amazon.co.jp:
DARK SOULS III DESIGN WORKS

In stock checked 2026-11-07

Price on Amazon.co.jp: ¥3,850
(about USD 24.45)
as of 2026-11-07 16:41 JST

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FAQ

Is the text in English?

No. The text in this edition is in Japanese. Most of the book is artwork, so you can enjoy it without reading Japanese.

Is there an English edition?

Yes. UDON Entertainment publishes Dark Souls III: Design Works in English. See the link below.